Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Foundation Center lists new Funding Opportunities

Application Information Available for Rhythm Road: American Music Abroad Touring Program
An honorarium plus expenses will be provided to ensembles of four musicians conducting one-month international tours of American jazz, urban/hip hop, or roots music such as blues, bluegrass, Cajun, gospel, zydeco, and country.... Deadline: August 10, 2009

ASCAP Foundation Announces Grant Guidelines for New 2010 Funding
Grants of up to $3,000 will be awarded to nonprofits working to help American songwriters and composers develop their skills and talent.... Deadline: August 1, 2009 (Letter of Intent)

CVS Caremark Community Grants Program Accepting Grant Applications for Programs Serving Children With Disabilities and the Uninsured
Grants of up to $5,000 will be awarded to nonprofits and schools working to provide disabled children and youth under age 21 with health and rehabilitation programs and active play opportunities alongside their non-disabled peers.... Deadline: October 31, 2009

Ronald McDonald House Charities Accepting Letters of Inquiry for Grants to Improve Lives of Children
Grants will be awarded to nonprofits working to improve the health and well being of children under age 21 through national and global programs.... Deadline: September 4, 2009 (Letter of Inquiry)

Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation Invites Nominations for Inclusion Champion Award
Individuals who have made significant efforts to promote the full inclusion of youth with disabilities in society will be acknowledged with a $1,000 donation to the charity of their choice.... Deadline: December 1, 2009

St. Mary's Health Care System Announces Donation of EMS Vehicle Request for Proposal
Ambulances will be donated to nonprofits, higher learning institutions, government agencies, and faith- or community-based organizations in need.... Deadline: September 1, 2009

Grantmakers In Health Issues Call for Terrance Keenan Award Nominations
An award of $5,000 will be given to a grantmaker whose leadership and application of philanthropic resources have made improvements in the health sector.... Deadline: September 11, 2009

Kresge Foundation Announces New Relief Loan Fund for Human Service Agencies Responding to the Effects of the Economic Crisis
Bridge loans of up to $500,000 will be awarded to human service organizations working to provide food, shelter, and other emergency and front-line services to those in need in their communities... Deadline: Open